Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Thomas E. George, 82, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully December 2, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph K. and Victoria (Haick) George; and the love of his life, late Paulette E. (Smith) George, whom he married November 12, 1960.

Tom attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Dec 2, 2023

Francesco 'Frank' Fusarelli, 92, of Lewiston, New York, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Niagara Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born in Luco dei Marsi, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy on January 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Biagio and Erminia (Martini) Fusarelli.

Frank was raised in Italy and moved...

Nov 30, 2023

Rosalia Bissett, 82, of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on November 30, 2023 at her residence. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Carmella (Miele) Spinella.

Rosalia was raised in Jersey City, NJ, where she graduated from High School. On August 14, 1965, she married her beloved husband, Walter...

Nov 30, 2023

Emma Mary Garcia, 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Celestino and Maria Louisa (Lorenzo) Garcia Sr.

Emma was a force of nature!  A beautiful and strong woman!  She never let her dual disability stop her from pursuing her many...

Nov 30, 2023

Duane E. 'Bullet' Hawkins, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 30, 2023 in Gainesville, NY.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Cynthia 'Cindy' (Cardinale) Hawkins.

Duane was a graduate of Kenmore West High School.  On September 5, 1986, he married Laura A. (Vankoughnet) Hawkins.  Bullet was employed...

Nov 30, 2023

Muhammad Younas, 55, of Amherst, NY, passed away on November 30, 2023 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY.  Born in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, he was the son of the late Allah Din and the late Sharifan Bibi.

Muhammad was educated in Pakistan.   In 2018, he came to the United States with his family.  Muhammad was self-employed...

Nov 29, 2023

Anthony Pedulla, 67, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 29, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony T. and Margaret (Critelli) Pedulla.

Anthony was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and that is where he began to cultivate his talent.  While he retired as...

Nov 29, 2023

Kathleen A. Robertson, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY.  Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Ellen E. (Mahoney) Kleber.

Kathleen came to the Niagara Falls area with her family as a child, and was a graduate...

Nov 27, 2023

Janice G. Biggins, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 27, 2023 at Schoellkopf Nursing Home in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Ashtown, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late L.C. Abney and the late Robbie (Phillips) Abney.

Janice attended schools in Ashtown, Arkansas, before moving to Fillmore, California as a child with her...

Nov 27, 2023

Ronald C. McGuire, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 27, 2023 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Thomas and Carol (Bliss) McGuire.

Ron attended local schools including Niagara Falls High School. A devout Catholic and lover of God, religion was a part of his everyday life....

Nov 22, 2023

Monica Villani, 53, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on November 22, 2023. Born in Buffalo, NY on July 15, 1970, she is the daughter of Thomas A. Maniccia and the late Mary N. (Murray) Maniccia.

Monica was raised in Lancaster, NY and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. She married her adored husband, Kurt P. Villani, at...

Nov 22, 2023

Kurt P. Villani, 53, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on November 22, 2023.  Kurt is the son of Gail A. (Zaleski) Villani and the late Kurt M. Villani, born in Lewiston, NY on June 4, 1970.

Kurt was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On May 20, 1995, he married his cherished wife, Monica (Maniccia) Villani...

Nov 21, 2023

Guy L. Bush Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, passed away on November 21, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Joyce (Bush) Doming and the step-son of the late Alfred Doming.

Guy lived in Massachusetts for most of his life, where he worked as a contracted painter and owned...

Nov 17, 2023

Joseph Caraglin, 36, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Lewiston, NY, he is the loving son of Frank and Bambi (Martin) Caraglin.

Joe attended St. Peter's School, as well as Lewiston-Porter High School. He was currently employed by the Griffon Brewery and Gastropub in Lewiston, and also worked as a landscaper...

Nov 17, 2023

Theresa J. Kneeppel, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Humboldt House in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Reynolds) Weston and the late Jerald Perriman.

Theresa attended local schools.  On August 8, 1998, she married Philip Kneeppel at the Rose Garden...

Nov 15, 2023

Linda Amerud, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alvina (Aderman) Glant; beloved wife of the late Conrad Amerud; cherished sister of Nancy (David) Hammond; and a devoted aunt and great aunt to...

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Francis Trunzo, 92, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on November 14, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Krawczyk) Lozinsky.

Mary Francis was a 1948 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was a longtime member of the Lewiston Service...

Nov 14, 2023

Ebelmonda 'Bella' Ventresca, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023.  Born in Pentone, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Concettina (Critelli) Marino.

Bella attended schools in Italy and worked as a seamstress. She came to the United States in 1962.  On October 12, 1967, Bella married...

Nov 14, 2023

David Peter Aquino, 78, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side in Buffalo General Hospital.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York on July 9, 1945, David was the son of the late Frederick and Frances (Rizzo) Aquino. He attended local schools graduating from Trott Vocational High School. David married his...

Nov 14, 2023

Nicholas Benz left this world on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 50.

Nicholas grew up in Bergholz and attended Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  For years, he was employed as a Mason and Concrete Worker for various firms in the Niagara Falls area.  Nicholas was a gentle man and a lover of all animals.

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